The Republic of China youths are pillars of the country, lives of the nation, mainstream of the times, new blood of society, carriers of the torch and reserves of national revolution. The youths are the most precious assets of the country and the most powerful assurance of national recovery and reconstruction. Today's youths, as members of the Chinese race which inherits the past and paves the way for the future, undertake a significant responsibility. Now is the time for the young people to dedicate themselves to their country. Having grown up in the culture of the country, the youths of this generation are patriotic as those before them. Whether they are studying in schools or working in society, they are strong in their determination, high in their spirits and great in their aspirations.
Most of today's youths have had lives of happiness and stability in a prosperous and steadily developing society. They have enjoyed freedom and opportunity to develop themselves, in their studies and careers. Some criticize today's young people as having no experience in facing the hardships of life and for running around without worrying about a roof over their heads. Inevitably they indulge themselves in ease, passiveness and enjoyment. But, in fact, most of the youths cherish their possessions, and realize the national situation and their own responsibilities. Therefore, they are diligent and hard-working. Whether in classrooms, laboratories or gymnasiums, they spare no efforts to perfect what they do. During their spare time, they go to the countryside to learn farm work, helping to transplant rice seedlings and with the harvest; they take jobs in factories, becoming operators on the production lines; they climb mountains or go to the seashore, and receive military training. Moreover, they take part in all kinds of social service work, offering their assistance and experience for future service to society and their country.
Our youths grasp every opportunity to learn and to cultivate knowledge. When visiting foreign countries or participating in international student conferences, they are able to fulfill their tasks. Most of the youths know that our country is at present in adverse circumstances. They are willing to dedicate themselves to its service. On this year's Youth Day, the young people once again held a rally to celebrate this significant occasion. They encouraged each other. During the meeting, the youth representatives reached a conclusion, calling on the young people to imitate the patriotic spirit of the martyrs. They commemorated and gallantly undertake the great mission of the third union of Chinese youths. All the young people stand united in meeting the test of the times and working for a new era.
Youth representatives shout slogans at rally
President Yen Chia-Kan receives ten outstanding young women
Chang Pao-shu, secretary-general of the Kuomintang Central Committee, presents Youth Medals to winners
Learning swimming and life-saving
Learning western style fencing
Helping farmers transplant rice seedings during summer vacation
Field operations training
Track and field activities